Intra-aortic balloon pump (iabp) suddenly showed alarm of optic sensor failure.Md was immediately called regarding the alarm.We followed the instructions the device provided to troubleshoot the issue, but the alarm continued.The device rep was called but was unable to resolve the issue.Throughout the rest of the shift, every pvc/pac beat the patient had on the bedside monitor, the iabp was unable to receive an appropriate trigger and the device would automatically default into "standby" mode, thus not supporting the patient.The patient was experiencing more ectopy thereafter and we had to manually restart the iabp every few seconds.During this time, the patient denied any pain/ discomfort.The patient was taken to the cath lab for replacement of the iabp catheter and the console was also changed out.Fda safety report id #(b)(4).
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